First lets talk about different cheeses. I like to have a variety of cheese, and it's important too have a good mixture of soft and hard cheeses.
One of my favorite cheese ever is is Manchego. Manchego is hard cheese that originates from Spain. It's made from sheep's milk so it has a nice buttery texture. This will come in a block that is thicker on one side than the other so it makes nice triangle shape already. I like to slice these into the triangles and then line them up so that the wide end it towards the smaller end. Not only does this look really really nice, but it also allows your guests to easily grab a piece oh cheese without touching all of the other slices. Manchego pairs really will is fresh or dry fruit and nuts like almonds or pistachios. 
Another one of my favorite all time cheeses is Triple Cream Brie. This is a really nice one to have on a board because its a nice contrast because it's so soft. It originated in France, duh, with lush amounts of cow's milk. This is good 'raw' on a cracker or apple, or if you are feeling a little more adventurous try it baked. All you need to do is wrap a wheel in Puff Pastry or Crescent rolls until completely the outside is golden brown and cooked. You could also spread a jam or preserve over your cheese before you wrap it in the dough. I love apricot jam or sour cherry the most.
Those are my two staple cheese that are on almost every board. Then I love to mix and match what is in my fridge. Some great staples in our cheese draw are: white cheddar, smoked gouda, goat cheese, cheddar, and blue cheese.
Next let's talk about different fruits. On my boards I like to have a mixture of fresh fruit and dry I love to use what is in season. Some of my favorite fresh fruits are cuties, oranges, grapes, apples, pears, plums, and pomegranate seeds. All of these are delicious by themselves but also delicious paired with cheeses. As for dried fruits my favorites on a board are: craisins, dried pineapple, and dried apricots.
Then other things to dress up a board. I love small snacking pickles, I only like dill, but a mix of dill and sweet with make all guests happy. I love nuts on there my favorites are cashews, pistachios, and almonds, but candied nuts are also delicious on a board. You can also add slices of pruchito and salami for your non vegetarian friends. I also like to have a mix of different crackers. Some with seeds, some butter crackers, some with crispy cheese, really anything. Then I like to have a small bit of honey to drizzle over some of my cheeses. Then you can dress up the final look of your board with some fresh herbs. Thyme and rosemary look the best on a board in small bits scattered throughout.
